Darryl Hamilton was a professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on December 3, 1964, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Hamilton was a center fielder who was known for his speed and defensive skills. He played in the major leagues for 13 seasons, from 1988 to 2001.
Hamilton began his career with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1988. He played for the Brewers for six seasons and was known for his speed on the basepaths. In 1992, he stole a career-high 41 bases and was named to the National League All-Star team. Hamilton was traded to the Texas Rangers in 1996 and played for them for two seasons. He then played for the San Francisco Giants for two seasons before being traded to the Colorado Rockies in 1999.
Hamilton played for the Rockies for one season before being traded to the New York Mets in 2000. He played for the Mets for one season before being traded to the Texas Rangers again in 2001. Hamilton played in his final major league game on June 22, 2001, and retired from baseball later that year.
Throughout his career, Hamilton was known for his speed and defensive skills. He won a Gold Glove award in 1991 for his outstanding play in center field. Hamilton was also a solid hitter, with a career batting average of .291. He hit 51 home runs and had 454 runs batted in during his career.
After retiring from baseball, Hamilton worked as a baseball analyst for ESPN. He was also involved in several charitable organizations, including the Darryl Hamilton Foundation, which provided scholarships to underprivileged children.
Tragically, Hamilton was killed on June 21, 2015, in a murder-suicide. He was 50 years old at the time of his death. Hamilton was remembered by his former teammates and colleagues as a kind and generous person who was always willing to help others. His contributions to the game of baseball and his charitable work will be remembered for years to come.
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